Technical Data Sheet
LOCTITE® 515™
September-2005
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 100
% of Full Strength on Steel
LOCTITE® 515™ provides the following product 0.05 mm
characteristics:
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Technology Acrylic
Chemical Type Methacrylate ester
Appearance (uncured) Opaque, dark purpleLMS 50
Fluorescence Positive under UV lightLMS
Components One component - requires no mixing
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Viscosity High
Cure Anaerobic 0.25 mm
Application Sealing 0
1min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
® Cure Time
LOCTITE 515™ cures when confined in the absence of air
between close fitting metal surfaces. It seals close fitting joints
Cure Speed vs. Temperature
between rigid metal faces and flanges and will flex with minor The rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature. The
flange movements. Provides resistance to low pressures graph below shows the shear strength developed with time on
immediately after assembly of flanges. Typically used as a grit blasted steel lap shears at different temperatures and
form-in-place gasket for pumps, thermostats, compressors, tested according to ISO 4587.
transmission housings and axle covers. % of Full Strength on Steel 100
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1
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Flash Point - See MSDS
Viscosity, Brookfield - HBT, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
40 °C
Spindle TB, speed 0.5 rpm, Helipath 700,000 to 1,700,000LMS
50 5 °C
Spindle TB, speed 5.0 rpm, Helipath 150,000 to 375,000LMS
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TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
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Cure Speed vs. Substrate 1min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graph Cure Time
below shows the shear strength developed with time on grit
blasted steel lap shears compared to different materials and Cure Speed vs. Activator
tested according to ISO 4587. Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are
present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
100 speed. The graph below shows the shear strength developed
% of Full Strength on Steel
with time on grit blasted steel lap shears using
Steel Activator 7471™ and 7649™ and tested according to ISO 4587
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100
% of Full Strength on Steel
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Aluminum
75 Activator 7649™
25
50
0
1min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time 25
Activator 7471™
Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
No Activator
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. The following 0
graph shows shear strength developed with time on grit blasted 1min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
steel lap shears at different controlled gaps and tested Cure Time
according to ISO 4587.
TDS LOCTITE® 515™, September-2005
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL Heat Aging
Physical Properties: Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, ASTM D 696, K-1 80×10-6 250
% of Full Strength on Steel
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity, ASTM C177, 0.1
W/(m·K)
200
Specific Heat, kJ/(kg·K) 0.3
150
100 °C
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL 100
120 °C
Adhesive Properties
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Cured for 1 hour @ 22 °C 150 °C
Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:
Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥5.0LMS 0
0 250 500 750 1000
(psi) (≥725) Hours
Chemical/Solvent Resistance
Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C
Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123: % of initial strength
Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥5.0LMS Environment °C 500 h 1000 h
(psi) (≥725) Motor oil 125 160 165
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: Gasoline 22 20 15
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 6.0 Water/glycol 50/50 87 80 80
(psi) (870)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tensile Strength, ISO 6922:
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 14
(psi) (2,030) and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Cured for 24 hours @ 90 °C, tested @ 22 °C Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² ≥6.9LMS
(psi) (≥1,000)
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and
The following tests refer to the effect of environment on performance of the adhesive.
strength. This is not a measure of sealing performance.
This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C. (particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
Steel (grit blasted) compatibility of the product with such substrates.
Directions for use
Hot Strength 1. For best performance bond surfaces should be clean and
Tested at temperature free from grease
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2. The product is designed for close fitting flanged parts with
gaps up to 0.25 mm
3. Apply manually as a continuous bead or by screen
% Strength @ 22 °C
75 printing to one surface of the flanges
4. Low pressures (<0.05 MPa) may be used when testing to
confirm a complete seal immediately after assembly and
50 before curing
5. Flanges should be tightened as soon as possible after
assembly to avoid shimming
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Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
LMS dated January-14, 2000. Test reports for each batch are
0 available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
0 50 100 150 selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
Temperature, °C
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
controls are in place to assure product quality and
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
Henkel Loctite Americas Henkel Loctite Europe Henkel Loctite Asia Pacific
+860.571.5100 +49.89.9268.0 +81.45.758.1810
For the most direct access to local sales and technical support visit: www.loctite.com
TDS LOCTITE® 515™, September-2005
Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
labeling.
Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or
Customer Service Representative.
Conversions
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
mm / 25.4 = inches
µm / 25.4 = mil
N x 0.225 = lb
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
N/mm² x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP
Note
The data contained herein are furnished for information only
and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation
specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
interpreted as representation that they are free from
domination of patents owned by others or as a license under
any Henkel Corporation patents that may cover such
processes or compositions. We recommend that each
prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
applications.
Trademark usage
Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document
are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and
elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office.
Reference 1.0
Henkel Loctite Americas Henkel Loctite Europe Henkel Loctite Asia Pacific
+860.571.5100 +49.89.9268.0 +81.45.758.1810
For the most direct access to local sales and technical support visit: www.loctite.com
